LUFKIN – A busy Lufkin intersection is scheduled to be confined to a single lane on Wednesday as engineers inspect the US 59 South direct connector.
Motorists will be confined to a single northbound lane of South First Street and a single outside lane on South Medford Drive below the US 59 direct connector on Wednesday as bridge inspectors conduct a routine inspection. The US 59 South direct connector will remain open to traffic. Lane closures will be confined to the intersection beneath the flyover.
“This is a fracture critical inspection, which is routinely conducted every two years at bridges throughout the district,” said Rhonda Oaks, Lufkin District public information officer. “Because of the location, it is necessary for the lane closures during the inspection. We want motorists to be aware that there may be delays during peak travel hours at this busy intersection.”
The inspection is expected to be completed within one day. Motorists should be alert to directional signage and obey all traffic control devices. Be prepared to reduce speed as traffic merges to one lane in each location or take alternate routes. This is an active TxDOT work zone and traffic fines double when workers are present.
For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or (936) 633-4395.
